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Lavender

#D98BDA

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #D98BDA. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 217, 139, 218 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 36%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#D98BDA
RGB
217, 139, 218
HSL
299°, 52%, 70%
CMYK
0, 36, 0, 15

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender sits at 299° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 52% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Lavender work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Lavender in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 36%, 0%, 15% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D98BDA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 217, 139, 218;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#D98BDA',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 36%
Y: 0%
K: 15%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(217, 139, 218)
rgba(217, 139, 218, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 299° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D98BDA?
#D98BDA is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 217, 139, 218. It has a hue of 299°, 52% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D98BDA?
The RGB color code for #D98BDA is rgb(217, 139, 218). This means it contains 217 red, 139 green, and 218 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#D98BDA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D98BDA in CSS?
You can use #D98BDA in CSS with: background-color: #D98BDA; or color: #D98BDA; or as an RGB value: rgb(217, 139, 218). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 36%, 0%, 15%.

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